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Residents in Bed-Stuy protest possible closures of senior centers
Posted: Updated:Residents in Bed-Stuy called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to correct the city budget, which may lead to the closing of several senior centers Thursday.
The Sumner Houses Senior Center is among more than a dozen in the city that could be closed or consolidated as part of a proposed plan by city officials to save money.
City Councilman Robert Cornegy and state Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright are standing with the residents in their fight. Residents say the other nearest senior center for them is the Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Center, which is 1.5 miles away.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says these centers were found to be underutilized. He says, "There will be a cost effective new approach to providing seniors in public housing with access to senior centers rather than 'senior clubs' that had been provided by NYCHA directly."
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Justin Hackley Foundation gives dozens of school supplies to children in Bed-Stuy
Justin Hackley Foundation gives dozens of school supplies to children in Bed-Stuy
A back-to-school drive was held Sunday in honor of a man who was fatally shot in Flatbush two years ago.A back-to-school drive was held Sunday in honor of a man who was fatally shot in Flatbush two years ago.Group teams with businesses to educate drivers, cyclists on safety
Group teams with businesses to educate drivers, cyclists on safety
Get Women Cycling is partnering with some businesses in Sunset Park to raise awareness about deadly bicycle accidents in Brooklyn.Get Women Cycling is partnering with some businesses in Sunset Park to raise awareness about deadly bicycle accidents in Brooklyn.Small businesses hold family street fair in East Flatbush
Small businesses hold family street fair in East Flatbush
Small businesses are holding a celebration for families today in East Flatbush.Small businesses are holding a celebration for families today in East Flatbush.Ballin 4 Peace, NYPD play annual charity flag football game at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Ballin 4 Peace, NYPD play annual charity flag football game at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Members of the NYPD took on players of Ballin 4 Peace for the fifth annual Celebrity Charity Flag Football Game at Brooklyn Bridge Park.Members of the NYPD took on players of Ballin 4 Peace for the fifth annual Celebrity Charity Flag Football Game at Brooklyn Bridge Park.Bail set at $200,000 for NYC subway scare defendant
Bail set at $200,000 for NYC subway scare defendant
Bail was set at $200,000 for a homeless man from West Virginia who was charged with placing two devices that looked like pressure cookers in a New York City subway station.Bail was set at $200,000 for a homeless man from West Virginia who was charged with placing two devices that looked like pressure cookers in a New York City subway station.
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Performances, celebrations mark 50 years since Woodstock
Performances, celebrations mark 50 years since Woodstock
Tie-dyed pilgrims and white-haired Woodstock festival veterans converged at the generation-defining site in Bethel, New York, this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversaryTie-dyed pilgrims and white-haired Woodstock festival veterans converged at the generation-defining site in Bethel, New York, this weekend to celebrate its 50th anniversaryGuide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band rock Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band rock Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performed at Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater in Farmingville.Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band performed at Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater in Farmingville.Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary
Memories of Woodstock on its 50th anniversary
The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.The three-day festival of love and music featured some of the biggest musical names from the summer of love, including Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and The Who.Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
